Your morning Liverpool review, as Dominik Szoboszlai’s preference revealed and the financial benefits of loaning young players set in stone

Liverpool are exploring the possibility of signing RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian international has displayed his credentials as a midfielder and right wing forward across his squad in the Red Bull lineup, making him an attractive prospect for Jurgen Klopp.

It is clear that the club has met with representatives of the player, while there are conflicting rumors about the nature of the release clause.

However, the Reds will face stiff competition from Newcastle United this summer as they prepare for their first Champions League campaign in 20 years.

With only Europa League football on offer next season, that would appear to put Liverpool at a disadvantage to their Premier League rivals, but not according to an old teammate of Klopp’s.

Findings from Off The Pitch showed that loaning players, especially to league clubs, is the best way to add value to young players.

Liverpool’s strategy has seen them use the loan market to give their young stars, namely Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton, game time and will repeat next season with Fabio Carvalho, Calvin Ramsey and Rhys Williams.

He found that four of the ten loans with the highest market appreciation were deals involving Premier League and second-tier English teams.

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Liverpool prepared to make ‘difficult-to-refuse’ deal for Real Madrid player Federico Valverde

According to reports, Liverpool are planning a shock offer for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde.

The 24-year-old is the latest name linked to a move to Anfield as Jurgen Klopp looks to continue his summer rebuilding.

The Reds boss has already added Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister to his ranks, with the deal to be announced on July 1.

While Nicolo Barella, Romeo Lavia, Khephren Thuram and Dominik Szoboszlai all have rumors of transfers to the Merseyside club.

But Klopp is not done yet, as he has reportedly identified Valverde as his next target. The Uruguayan has been a key figure in Los Blancos’ recent success, helping the Spanish giants to nine trophies since their first-team breakthrough in 2019.

But now Liverpool are reportedly making an offer the La Liga side would be ‘very hard to refuse’.

Liverpool are preparing a surprise offer for Valverde

According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Liverpool are ready to make Real Madrid a whopping €90m (£77m) offer for their star midfielder.
Valverde has been linked with a move from the Bernabeu after Jude Bellingham recently joined Borussia Dortmund.

Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have also signed new contract extensions, putting heavy competitive pressure on the Madrid midfielder.

While Klopp knows all about the player from Liverpool’s various meetings with Carlo Ancelotti’s team in Europe, with Valverde providing the memorable assist for Vinicius Jr’s goal to win the 2022 Champions League final.
The report added that Real Madrid may find the Reds’ offer “very difficult to refuse”.

However, it would be a big surprise if the La Liga club were to allow him to leave, especially after his recent comments suggesting he is keen to stay in the Spanish capital.

In response to last month’s transfer rumours, Valverde dismissed the claims, stating (quotes via Liverpool Echo): “No, no. I’m in Madrid and I’m trying to enjoy every moment and leave my mark in the best club in the world.”